Sasscer
Hill
2015
The Killer Nashville
Claymore Award
Finalist
Fia McKee Series
2010
Macavity
Award Nominee
Best First Novel
Nikki Latrelle Series:
FULL MORTALITY
2014
Dr. Tony Ryan Award
Best in Racing Literature
Award Finalist
Sasscer Hill, who's been involved in horse racing as an amateur jockey and racehorse breeder for much of her life, sets many of her novels against a background of big money, gambling, and horse racing. Her novel, FLAMINGO ROAD, won the $10,000 Dr. Tony Ryan Best in Racing Literature award for 2018. Her other novels have garnered a Carrie McCray award and nominations for Agatha, Macavity, and Claymore awards.
"I've never wanted to write the “Great American novel.” I believe my job is to entertain with stories about chasing a dream, fighting the odds, and helping the helpless. I want to create a world that’s a bit scary, sometimes funny, always informative, and a reliable destination for escape."
“Could Sasscer Hill be the Dick Francis of her generation? Count me among those who would vote yes.” Margaret Maron, New York Times Best Selling Author and Winner of Edgar Best Novel, Edgar Grand Master, Agatha, Anthony & Macavity Awards
Her newest title, SHOOTING STAR, is fifth novel in the "Nikki Latrelle" mystery series.
When Nikki goes undercover in a racing movie, she faces a slimy producer, a seductive movie star, and murder. Can she unreel the truth before she's the next victim?
2010
Agatha Christie
Award Nominee
Best First Novel
Nikki Latrelle Series:
FULL MORTALITY
2015
Carrie McCray
Memorial Literary
Award Winner
1st Chapter of a Novel
Fia McKee Series
2018
Winner of Ryan Award for Best
Book in Racing Literature
Fia McKee Series
SHOOTING STAR, A Nikki Latrelle Mystery
When Nikki’s ex-lover Will hires her to protect the horses used to film a movie at Santa Anita Racetrack, she learns evil is alive and well in Hollywood.
Keeping Thoroughbreds safe from a director who doesn’t know a horse from a hamster is tricky. More difficult are the unresolved feelings between Nikki and Will, especially when sexy, young movie star, Jamie Jackson, sets his sights on Nikki.
But when a sniper’s bullet shatters the brain of a cameraman close enough that she can smell his blood, Nikki’s need to protect overrides everything. Her sleuthing unearths a trail of corruption and when she must lie to Will to protect his life, she’s on her own. Can she identify the evil behind the scenes before she and Will become the next victims?
Shooting Star is the fifth rocket-paced story in the award-winning Nikki Latrelle mystery series. If you like protagonists with heart and courage, unexpected twists, and a thrill ride to the finish, you’ll love Shooting Star.
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